Traci Birch Lecture as part of the Ed Mathes Lecture Series
Sizing Up Your Career: A Young Professional’s Take on Navigating Company Size
Tue, 03/28/2023 - 8:17am
Sam Rhiel
Senior Industrial Designer
Sizing Up Your Career: A Young Professional’s Take on Navigating Company Size
Similar to discerning a major upon entering college, navigating your professional interest’s post-graduation can be a daunting task. As a young professional, you are faced with many important decisions, including what industry you want to work in, what type of work you want to do, and what size of company you want to work for. This last decision can have a significant impact on your professional growth and job satisfaction. From startups to multinational conglomerates, each company size has its own set of unique opportunities and challenges. In this lecture, we will explore the opportunities and challenges of working for small, medium, and large companies from the perspective of a young professional working in the lighting industry.